Starting today, users will be now be able to play a game of solitaire and tic-tac-toe simply by searching “solitaire” or “tic tac toe” respectively. With tic-tac-toe, you can also play against another player sitting next to you.
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There are all sorts of tricks hidden behind the Google search box that you might not know about: try “flip a coin”, “roll a dice” or “spirit level” (on your phone) for example.
Yes, Google has long transcended its Search roots and become a destination in its own right. When you search for “solitaire” on Google, the familiar patience game may test yours! Or you can search for “tic-tac-toe” if you fancy a game of naughts and crosses instead.
And what’s the best part is that to play these games on Google search you really do not have to do much.
Once you input the name of the game and start a search, the game will automatically appear with an option to start playing immediately. The Google game is suggested to track the time the player has spent on the game along with the scores and moves.
Google is known for building secret features and fun doodles into Search, constantly coming up with new ways to help people while away their time. According to a report in Android Police, Google Now may soon get a feature which will allow users to control what kind of information they want Google to track on their behalf.
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Google is known for using keywords and phrases in its search results to trigger amusing animations or interactions. However, what’s interesting is that Google chose to add solitaire and other games to the search. You can also play against a friend, handy for when you’re procrastinating in pairs.
